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Senior - BSP Driver Developer

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Company Description

CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group and part of the Sopra Steria group, is a catalyst for functional safety and cybersecurity in companies developing critical embedded technologies (avionics, autonomous driving, transportation electrification). Our clients include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, and railway sectors, seeking functional safety (ISO 26262, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP-4761, ARP-4754, EN50128) and cybersecurity (DO-326A, ISO 21434, UN-R155) certifications to bring their technologies to market.

Job Description

We are looking for an Embedded Driver Development Engineer to join our specialized team working on Board Support Packages (BSPs) and low-level driver development for next-generation automotive computing platforms. You will contribute to the board bring-up process and integrate advanced hardware peripherals on state-of-the-art embedded architectures.

Your main focus will be developing device drivers for various peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.) while ensuring software performance optimization and compliance with safety standards.

Board bring-up and driver development for advanced embedded platforms.
Very low-level hardware configuration, including register-level programming, clock tree and pin-mixing setup, DDR controller configuration, GIC/interrupts/exceptions management, and boot flow debugging (JTAG, etc.).
Full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, coding, debugging, and safety analysis.
Contributing to a cross-platform safety initiative, starting with x86 (Intel Tiger Lake), then moving to ARM-based platforms (TI, NXP, etc.).
Working in a small, autonomous team (3 software developers + 1 Functional Safety Manager).

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize low-level embedded drivers for automotive platforms.
Implement BSP components, including bootloader development, board initialization, and hardware abstraction.
Configure system peripherals (GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.) and optimize high-speed communication buses (PCIe, USB, SDIO).
Debug boot sequences and hardware-software integration using JTAG, serial debuggers, and trace tools.
Ensure compliance with functional safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and real-time performance requirements.
Work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of BSP components.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
Senior level of expertise in software development, with hands-on embedded development experience
In-depth knowledge of C and Assembly programming languages.
Hands on development experience using embedded operating systems (QNX, Linux, GreenHills, VXworks preferred)
Prior experience in driver development is essential
Experience writing software for major processor architectures (Intel Tiger, x86, 64bits)
Knowledge of assembly

Additional Information

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

CS Group Canada values workplace diversity and encourages women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits:

Hybrid work model
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Access to telemedicine services
RRSP program
Personal and sick leave
Recreation room with pool table and foosball
Free on-site gym access

All your information will remain confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

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What You Should Know About Senior - BSP Driver Developer, CS GROUP

Are you an innovative software developer looking to make your mark in the automotive industry? CS Group Canada invites you to join our team as a Senior - BSP Driver Developer. Located in Saint-Laurent, QC, we are at the forefront of functional safety and cybersecurity, empowering companies to push the boundaries of what’s possible in critical embedded technologies. In this role, you will dive into embedded driver development, collaborating closely with a small, skilled team. You’ll take charge of board bring-up processes and integrate advanced hardware peripherals for next-gen automotive computing platforms. Your expertise will help shape the future of automotive systems. By developing device drivers for communication protocols like UART, I2C, and CAN, you'll ensure our technology aligns with strict safety standards. With a focus on performance optimization, you will utilize your knowledge of register-level programming and various embedded operating systems to deliver innovative solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on both x86 and ARM-based platforms. If you possess a strong background in software development and want to be part of a collaborative environment that champions diversity and inclusion, we want to hear from you! Join CS Group Canada, where your skills contribute to crucial advancements in the aerospace, automotive, and defense industries.

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What are the main responsibilities of the Senior - BSP Driver Developer at CS Group Canada?

As a Senior - BSP Driver Developer at CS Group Canada, your main responsibilities include developing low-level embedded drivers for automotive platforms, configuring system peripherals such as GPIO, SPI, and CAN, and working on the board bring-up process. You will also be involved in debugging hardware-software integration and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards like ISO 26262.